Understanding the Story of Thomas and Mr. Pluto

The transcript follows Thomas and his family as they travel to Ohio to live in a historic house once part of the Underground Railroad. Thomas learns about the history and legends of the house, including the story of Dies Drear and the ghosts said to haunt it. The narrative explores themes of bravery, history, and mystery, with Thomas's curiosity leading him to uncover more about the house's past and its enigmatic caretaker, Mr. Pluto.

What book did Mr. Small give to Thomas?

• A book about Canada

• A book about Ohio

• A book about the Underground Railroad

• A book about the Civil War

What did Thomas consider doing with the book?

• Selling it

• Giving it back to Mr. Small

• Throwing it away

• Reading it to his brothers

What did Thomas's brothers enjoy?

• Drawing pictures

• Watching TV

• Playing with toys

• Listening to stories

What was the Ohio house used for during the Civil War?

• A hospital

• A school

• A military base

• A station on the Underground Railroad

What did Thomas's father hope to do with the Ohio house?

• Sell it

• Destroy it

• Live in it

• Turn it into a museum

What was the legend associated with the house?

• It was built by ghosts

• It was haunted by two slave ghosts and Dies Drear

• It was a treasure house

• It was a secret meeting place

How did Thomas's father react to the ghost legend?

• He was amused

• He was angry

• He was scared

• He was indifferent

What was Mr. Pluto's role in the story?

• A historian

• A runaway slave

• A caretaker

• A ghost

What was unique about Mr. Pluto's appearance?

• He wore a top hat

• He had blue eyes

• He had a wooden leg

• He had piercing green eyes and a white beard